City Council - Regular Meetings

Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom using the “Raise Hand” option, during the Regular Meeting, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through phone or computer to the meetings are available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/568/Virtual-Meeting-Instructions. CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA DATE: TUESDAY – JULY 1, 2025 6:30 P.M. LOCATION – CITY HALL #4 E. LOCKWOOD AVENUE IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY 1. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 2. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA 3. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ISSUES/MEETING UPDATES 4. TOPIC: • Front Facing Garages 5. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS 6. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION) RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)] 2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)] 3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)] 4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)] 7. ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TUESDAY – JULY 1, 2025 7:30 P.M. LOCATION–CITY HALL-#4 E. LOCKWOOD IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom, using the “Raise Hand” option, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through phone/computer to meetings available at: www.webstergrovesmo.gov/568/Virtual-Meeting-Instructions Welcome to the regular meeting of the City Council. We welcome questions, ideas and comments from persons in attendance. Members of the audience may, however, comment only when recognized by the Mayor or Mayor ProTem if the Mayor is absent. We ask that comments be limited to three minutes in order to complete the agenda within a reasonable time. Comments concerning items not on the agenda should be made during the Remarks of Visitors section of the agenda, near the beginning of the meeting. I. ROLL CALL II. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS III. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER IV. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Bill #9283 – Third Reading – An Ordinance Amending the City Traffic Code, Chapter 60, Article XVI, Section 60.975, Schedule H to Prohibit Parking at All Times on the East Side of S Old Orchard Between the intersections of Big Bend South to the Intersection of E Lockwood Avenue V. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes – June 17, 2025 2. Resolution #2025-32 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Parking Lot Lease Agreement with the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves  VI. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VII. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION) RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)] 2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)] 3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)] 4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)] VIII. ADJOURNMENT Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language, interpreter, listening devices, etc.) to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-963- 5318 (fax number 314-963-7561) or Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) at least two working days prior to the meeting. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: TUESDAY – JULY 15, 2025 PLEASE NOTE: AUGUST 5, 2025 COUNCIL MEETING IS CANCELED.  BILL #9283 ORDINANCE #9283 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 60, ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 60.975, SCHEDULE H TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE EAST SIDE OF S OLD ORCHARD BETWEEN THE INTERSECTION OF BIG BEND BOULEVARD SOUTH TO THE INTERSECTION OF E LOCKWOOD AVENUE WHEREAS, the Webster Groves Police Department and the Webster Groves Public Works Department have determined parking on the east side of S. Old Orchard intersecting with Lockwood Avenue and Big Bend Boulevard creates unsafe traffic conditions; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 60.975, Schedule H, of the Code of Webster Groves is hereby amended to Prohibit Parking At All Times on that portion of S Old Orchard Avenue as follows: a. Parking along the east side of S Old Orchard Avenue from the intersection of Big Bend Boulevard south to the intersection of E Lockwood Avenue (opposite of Gazebo Park) shall be prohibited; and Section 2. This ordinance shall be printed in the Code of Webster Groves. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section 4. The City Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized and instructed to take such action as is necessary and appropriate to implement these parking restrictions. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of , 2025. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK -1- 3185889  23 AR 24 8045 8027 7984 7998 255 44 D M 515 519 525 75 7996 529 533 537 40 614 618 626 626 E UR 7998 282.6 L AKE A VE 36 AV DO CH 7998 " ) 30 615 617 21 8103 8032 AV 621 625 8028 E 8050 8050 514 518 520 526 536 26 625 8153 8127 VD BL 532 8028 FAIR OA 8149 8135 G AVE K S AVE 7950 513 521 525 531 535 8157 ND LO 8050 RD BE 509 8165 8120 CA 46 N TIO 608 8165 SUMMIT 604 614 620 G 513 521 525 531 535 601 601 620 624 21 BI 8144 BI N 46 ST A 8193 8150 613 8175 8162 27 E 8158 27 31 LN L ED C KW O O 601 613 613 8193 L AC D AVE 4 4 31 S 8180 2 10 2 6 AVE 6 10 RCHARD 11 600 AV 530 E 282.4 " ) 10 FR 15 S OL D O IS 34 CO 27 338260 530 41 41 37 E 37 31 42 35 530 45 33 33 Railroads 627 45 627 47 735 51 Parks 627 725 53 530 57 Properties 731 739 63 / 719 727 741 65 ARDEN AVE 69 GARDEN AVE 582 716 720 728 RD 282.2 127 " ) E STATION 135 580 141 300 COTTAG 140 139 140 520 141 Feet 145 144 1 inch = 300 feet E AVE 145 148 149 148 149 154 S LACLED 155 152 153 158 162 201 156 157 PAGE 631 201 166 34 627 207 623 202 172 209 209 204 622 180 713 616 219 224 709 711 717 43 599 225 705 725 206 44 211  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES June 17, 2025 The City Council met this date in a regular session, in-person in the Council Chambers, and via Zoom, at 7:32 p.m. Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold Councilmember David Franklin Councilmember Emerson Smith Councilmember Karen D. Alexander Councilmember Emily Hixson Shepherd Councilmember Jamie Hasemeier Absent: Councilmember Pam Bliss (Arrived at 7:35 P.M.) A quorum was present. Also present: Dr Marie Peoples, City Manager Neil Bruntrager, City Attorney Katie Nakazono, City Clerk REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS None. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER No new business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILL #9282 - THIRD READING On motion of Councilmember Hasemeier, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, BILL #9282- AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE PAY GRADES OF THE CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES IN SAID CLASSIFICATIONS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE #9254, having been introduced and read twice on June 3, 2025, was taken up by its title and read a third time and placed upon its passage to become Ordinance #9282. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Bill #9282. AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, HIXSON SHEPHERD, HASEMEIER, ARNOLD NOES: NONE ABSENT: BLISS Mayor Arnold stated that Bill #9282 was approved. June 17, 2025 NEW BUSINESS BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FY-2026 PROPOSED BUDGET (IF NEEDED.) No Budget Amendments. RESOLUTION #2025-27 - Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Councilmember Alexander made a motion, which was seconded by Councilmember Smith, to approve Resolution #2025-27. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Resolution #2025-27. AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, HIXSON SHEPHERD, HASEMEIER, ARNOLD, BLISS NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that Resolution #2025-27 was approved. BILL #9283 – FIRST & SECOND READING Councilmember Franklin introduced Bill #9283 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY TRAFFIC CODE, CHAPTER 60, ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 60.975, SCHEDULE H TO PROHIBIT PARKING AT ALL TIMES ON THE EAST SIDE OF S OLD ORCHARD BETWEEN THE INTERSECTION OF BIG BEND BOULEVARD SOUTH TO THE INTERSECTION OF E LOCKWOOD AVENUE, and at the Councilmember’s request, the bill was read twice, first and second times by title only and placed on the agenda for future consideration of the Council. CONSENT AGENDA Prior to a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, Councilmembers Hasemeier and Hixson Shepherd asked about the lighting plans for Crossroads as related to Resolution #2025-31. Director of Public Works, Sinan Alpaslan, said lighting would match Old Orchard’s decorative lighting. The lights will be LED and downward facing. Light pollution can be controlled with adjustable lighting. Councilmember Bliss made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Franklin, to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda. AYES: SMITH, ALEXANDER, HIXSON SHEPHERD, HASEMEIER, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved. The following Consent Agenda was approved: • Approval of Minutes – June 3, 2025 • Resolution #2025-28 – A Resolution to Encumber and Carry Forward FY-2025 Funds from the Street Improvement Tax Fund for the Edgar Road Mill and Overlay Project into the FY-2026 Budget and to Combine it with the FY-2026 Desoto Parking Lot and Log Cabin Parking Lot Asphalt Mill and Overlay Project 2 June 17, 2025 • Resolution #2025-29 – A Resolution to Encumber and Carry Forward FY-2025 Funds from the Capital Improvement Tax and Large Capital Asset Fund for Service Center Addition and Service Center Parking Lot • Resolution #2025-30 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Replacement Carpet for City Hall • Resolution #2025-31 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Consulting Agreement Related to the Big Bend Blvd. Crossroads Streetscape Project • Liquor License Renewals – Renewal of the 2025-2026 Liquor Licenses APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS No Appointments Executive (Closed) Session No Executive Closed Session Adjournment There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded. PASSED AND APPROVED this ____ day ______ of 2025. ________________________ Mayor ______________ City Clerk 3  RESOLUTION #2025-32 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Parking Lot Lease Agreement with the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves currently leases the parking lot behind the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves; and WHEREAS, both the City and the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves desire to commit to a three and a half year lease beginning on July 01, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2028. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES: 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the First Congregational Church of Webster Groves; and 2. This lease will begin on July 01, 2025, and end on December 31, 2028, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the lease payments will be paid by the Old Webster Special Taxing District and the City of Webster Groves. ADOPTED this day of ___ _____ , 2025. ________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ CITY CLERK